The Sun is located at the center of our solar system.
State the class of astronomical object to which the Sun belongs.
Identify the name of the galaxy of which our solar system is a part.
Table 1 provides information about some of the moons within our solar system.
| Moon | Radius in kilometres |
|---|---|
| Titan | 2575 |
| Europa | 1560 |
| Deimos | 6 |
Define what is meant by a 'moon' in terms of its orbital motion.
An astrophysics student researched the physical dimensions of other bodies in the solar system:
The student proposed two conclusions based on this research:
Explain why each of the student's conclusions is incorrect. You must refer to specific data from Table 1 and the student's notes to support your answer.